When I play outside, sweat starts to roll down my face. Drip, drip, drop! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of sweat. Learn how it happens, why it keeps you healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
It has been a while since I've eaten. I'm hungry and suddenly--growl! Explore the silly body science of stomach growls. Learn how they happen, when your stomach might growl, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
Sometimes when I sniff a flower, I get a tickle that just won't stop. Then, suddenly--achoo! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of sneezes. Learn how they happen, why sneezes are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
Sometimes when I eat too quickly I--hic! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of hiccups. Learn how they happen, what can be done to stop hiccupping, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
After a big meal, sometimes my tummy feels funny. And then--pfft! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of farts. Learn how they happen, how often they happen, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
Nursing is a demanding job and requires skill, patience, and a gentle touch. Kids learn about the professionals who take care of them when they're ill and help them maintain their overall health. Exciting pictures and informative text provide readers with a new appreciation for the nurses who care for our communities. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.
Early on, kids are taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. Dentists play a pivotal role in helping children maintain good hygiene, as well as protecting their pearly whites for years to come. Engaging pictures and easy-to-read text introduce children to the world of dentistry and help them see their own dentists in a new light! Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section, and an introduction to the author.
An engaging introduction for very young children to the basic facts of life in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible. Research shows that children are learning about sex at an increasingly young age and often from undesirable sources. The Q&A format, with questions posed in the child’s voice and answers starting simply and becoming gradually more in-depth, allows the adult to guide the conversation to a natural and satisfying conclusion. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones about difficult or challenging subject matter. Other books in the series deal with diversity, death, separation and divorce.
Healthy teeth are important, and a trip to the dentist helps keep them shiny and strong. Get an inside-look at the people who work hard to keep your teeth looking and feeling their best. Discover what happens during a dental exam and learn about the tools used to clean your teeth.
Four-eyes! Nerd! These are just some of the mean things people say to kids with glasses. But did you know some of the smartest people to ever have lived all wore glasses? Glasses help many people read better and see far-away things better. Glasses can be a secret tool to being cool!
Learn easy-to-follow endurance and strengthening exercises for kids plus informational notes for adults who dare to join them in a lifetime of fitness.
Learn easy-to-follow poses for kids and informational notes for adults who dare to join them in stretching for fitness.
Understanding emotions is an essential part of maintaining good mental health and having empathy for others. This book walks readers through the importance of understanding emotions and provides examples of how to work toward knowing our feelings. Leveled text, vibrant photos, and interesting features engage readers and encourage active learning. What emotions can you name?
Find your favorite spot to enjoy a snack and dig into this book about eating healthy! A narrative opener welcomes beginning readers to the topic of eating healthy. Leveled text guides readers to understand why eating healthy is, providing examples of what healthy eating looks like. A tool feature offers ideas to help readers make smart eating choices.
ZZZZZ. Getting sleep is an essential part of living a healthy life. In this title, a narrative opener sets an example of a healthy bedtime routine. Next, readers learn about the importance of sleep, and an extended example sets kids up for bedtime success. Special features summarize and reinforce the main idea with text and visuals. A final question asks kids to apply what they have learned throughout the book.
Keeping clean is an important practice! It keeps bad germs at bay and helps give us confidence. In this title, beginning readers will develop an understanding of the different ways keeping clean is important to our health. Narrative examples with accompanying photos demonstrate how to keep clean and how each activity is helpful. A simple tool list shows readers what they need to keep clean, while other features summarize the text and guide readers to consider their own cleaning behaviors.
Staying active is important to keeping our bodies strong. It is good for our mental and emotional health, too! In this title, beginning readers are introduced to the importance of staying active. Narrative examples and matching photos showcase different ways to move our bodies. Features provide support by summarizing the main text, stating tools that are helpful for activity, and asking readers to think about what they have learned.
Everyone has a suggestion for poor Moose. Will he ever lose his loose tooth?
Poor Alex! Every day he gets a new scrape, scratch, or bruise.
Poor Alex! Every day he gets a new scrape, scratch, or bruise.
Everyone has a suggestion for poor Moose. Will he ever lose his loose tooth?
Too many snacks! Snackle the Snake loves to snack so much, but does he have room in his tummy for dinner? Not so much. This silly, rhyming story features snack foods from around the world and a bright green snake who loves to eat them all up. Perfect for launching a conversation about healthy eating, family dinners, mealtime manners and more, Snackle the Snake is an excellent picture book for classrooms and home libraries.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of June Almeida, the scientist who discovered coronaviruses, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
Learn how to recognize and understand when you're feeling disgust. Trying new things can be scary, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't! This book complements any social-emotional curriculum to help early readers grow their emotional intelligence. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.
This title looks at the many delicious winter foods there are to eat, like beef stew, cinnamon rolls, and celementines. The book is complete with big, bright photographs, a More Winter Foods section, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
